Luxury Tribe Edit: Wild Skies, Private Islands, Visionary Venues
Crafted with Care. Curated with Intention.
Hi Friends,
This week, we invite you to journey through destinations that don’t just host — they elevate. Whether it’s the visionary spirit of Abu Dhabi, the poetic stillness of Chile’s high-altitude deserts, the barefoot elegance of a Maldivian private island, or the soul-stirring wilderness of Southern Africa — these are experiences that stay with your clients long after the suitcases are unpacked.
Each of our featured Tribe partners this week is a masterclass in intentional hospitality — thoughtful, luxurious, and deeply attuned to the Indian traveller’s rhythm and aspirations.
So, take five minutes. Exhale. Let this week’s edit spark ideas, joy, and a renewed sense of possibility for the journeys you’ll soon design.
With warmth,
Sheetal
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau
An Innovative and Inspiring Host for Your Next Business Event
Abu Dhabi is truly a one-of-a-kind destination. Nestled along the sparkling shores of the Arabian Gulf, this vibrant city is known for being the safest in the world, boasting year-round sunshine, extraordinary attractions and experiences, breathtaking natural landscapes and a culture of warm and welcoming Emirati hospitality.
A growing hub for business events: Add to this its connectivity and accessibility – Abu Dhabi is located within a five-hour flight of half the world’s population – and growing knowledge-based economy, and it’s no wonder the emirate is a thriving business hub and a centre for major events and celebrations.
In recent years, Abu Dhabi has emerged as an increasingly popular choice for hosting meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) of all sizes and themes. Ranked as the number one destination in the Middle East for association meetings, the emirate is already a globally recognized hub for business events.
Abu Dhabi offers a huge variety of venues, from the city’s flagship Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre to a range of luxe hotels and resorts – and even unique locations such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi or Al Ain Zoo.
A destination of unmatched attractions Offering a true melting pot of experiences, in Abu Dhabi delegates can enjoy cultural expeditions, desert adventures, water sports, and world-class dining and shopping – all in the same day. Enhance your event programme with visits to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, or the opulent Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace.
Seeking adventure and teambuilding fun? The thrills of award-winning theme parks, the allure of a desert safari, or a peaceful kayak ride through mangrove forests will leave your delegates breathless. And for the ultimate in relaxation, downtime can be spent on Abu Dhabi’s miles of pristine beaches.
Your dedicated event partner ADCEB and Abu Dhabi’s MICE industry stakeholders work together to deliver successful events that deliver on key objectives.
ADCEB is a one-stop shop offering solutions and local expertise. The Bureau’s Advantage Abu Dhabi programme provides an array of support throughout the event-planning cycle. The team will assist you from start to finish by coordinating with local partners, arranging introductions to key Abu Dhabi stakeholders and assisting with government liaison. They’re also able to recommend appropriate venues, offer PR and marketing support and provide unique activities as well as pre- and post-conference ideas – helping you to deliver your perfect event.
Tierra Atacama
Tierra Atacama Reopens in Chile’s Northern Desert
Baillie Lodges continues its series of luxury lodge reveals, with Tierra Atacama reopening in April following a US$25 million transformation.
Panoramic views of shifting sand dunes, the towering Licancabur Volcano, and the Andes mountains flow seamlessly into the lodge and suites through floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a deep connection to the desert surroundings. Decked in wood and warm colours, interiors celebrate local craftsmanship with subtle nods to the region’s rich culture and history.
Amidst the high-altitude setting and warm climate, the cuisine is intentionally light, flavorful and vibrant, with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Endemic to the Andean altiplano, aromatic shrub rica makes an appearance in ice cream and cocktails along with the sweet caramel-like fruit from chanar trees.
By day, guests explore a mesmerizing landscape of salt flats, bubbling geysers, hot springs, vast lagoons, wind-sculpted dunes and epic canyons. Highlight activities include treks through the cacti-strewn Guatin Gatchi Valley, sunset at the Cejar Lagoon and an early morning expedition to see the steaming Tatio Geysers. While at night, the skies above San Pedro explode with a glittering array of constellations. Wrapped in blankets, guests can recline in an amphitheatre with a glass of Carmenere in-hand as the hotel’s guide shares scientific facts and stories of the inky heavens.
In a near-rainless plateau, Tierra Atacama feels wildly hospitable and is a luxury base for those eager to embrace the spirit of the altiplano.
Velaa Private Island Maldives
Created for The World’s Most Discerning Travellers Who Actively Seek The Best
The ultimate retreat destination, offering both the seclusion of a private island and the variety of a world-class resort. Thoughtfully designed and thoroughly tested, our 47 villas, houses and private residences were conceived as a place of effortless comfort and perfect escape. Our mission was to create space which was empathetic to the natural beauty of the island, to the simple life of the Maldives and, above all, to your comfort and privacy.
Velaa is a boutique ultra-luxury resort. True Maldives, which is visible in architecture, combination of intimacy, privacy and the variety of big resorts. But mainly with service from the heart as people make the difference.
Wild & Great Safaris
India Meets Africa: Experience the Ultimate in Safari Sophistication
Embark on an exclusive journey through wild Africa where impeccable luxury meets experiences crafted for the sophisticated Indian traveller. A Luxury Journey Through Two Fascinating Worlds of Africa: From the Desert to the Floodplain.
With Wild and Great Safaris, prepare for a unique experience that blends two of the most extraordinary landscapes on the African continent: the hypnotic vastness of the Namibian Desert and the lush richness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This exclusive 12 day itinerary offers an unforgettable journey that seamlessly blends the majestic grandeur of the desert with the serene beauty of the Okavango Delta’s flooded plains.
Your adventure begins in Namibia, where the iconic Sossusvlei Valley greets you with its towering red dunes and sculptural landscapes, an ethereal scene that feels as if it were lifted from a dream. As dawn breaks, a sunrise hot air balloon flight will carry you gently above this vast wilderness, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the endless desert bathed in golden light, an immersive experience that awakens all your senses and sets the tone for the days ahead.
Next, you’ll venture deep into the heart of the Namib Desert on a remarkable expedition tracing the elusive paths of Namibia’s desert-adapted lions. From the remote Hoanib Valley to the mystical Skeleton Coast, this stark and hauntingly beautiful landscape hosts lions battling the harsh elements to hunt Cape fur seals along the wild Atlantic shoreline. Throughout this extraordinary journey, you’ll also encounter desert adapted elephants, graceful giraffes, resilient oryx, and agile springbok, all thriving against the odds in this extreme and unforgiving environment.
The adventure continues in Botswana, where luxury and wilderness merge effortlessly in the pristine landscapes of the Okavango Delta. Here, you will explore the expansive flooded plains on expertly guided 4×4 safaris, tranquil boat excursions, and immersive bush walks. These activities unveil the Delta’s astonishing biodiversity, allowing you to witness vast herds of elephants and buffalo, elegant antelopes, and a variety of apex predators including majestic lions, elusive leopards, and endangered African wild dogs.
This Namibia–Botswana safari, distinguished by its diverse landscapes, world-class camps, and impeccable service, is a true celebration of Africa’s raw and untamed beauty. A place where desert silence meets the gentle rhythm of the wetlands, and every day reveals a new moment of wonder.
